ASSA ABLOY’s Global Technology Division (GTD) has announced the formation of HID Global, a new business entity in the access control industry.
The HID Global structure combines the HID and Indala brands of access control readers and cards, Access ID cards, Synercard digital identity and photo card management software solutions, Interlock custom card manufacturing services based in Switzerland, and BUGA electronic cylinders.
HID Global products will be supported by regional sales, service, and distribution centers in North America, Latin America, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, including China and India.
What they say
Denis Hébert, president and CEO of the new organisation, said: "The formation of HID Global represents an unprecedented response to channel dynamics within our industry. Combining the various businesses under one industry-leading brand enables HID Global to better position our company to meet the needs of our customers. The value proposition this represents to our channels and the users of our products is now greatly enhanced through a more complete service and product offering, enabling easier migration solutions to newer, more powerful technologies. Further enhancements include structuring the organisation to better serve those channels and their unique needs in a more focused manner."
